1.7.3

management system

a management system based on international, national or other standards acceptable to the competent

authority shall be established and implemented for all activities within the scope of adr, as identified

in 1.7.1.3, to ensure compliance with the relevant provisions of adr. certification that the design

specification has been fully implemented shall be available to the competent authority. the

manufacturer, consignor or user shall be prepared:

(a) to provide facilities for inspection during manufacture and use; and

(b) to demonstrate compliance with adr to the competent authority.

where competent authority approval is required, such approval shall take into account and be

contingent upon the adequacy of the management system.